How to Make Easy Chicken Piccata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish that features tender chicken cutlets in a tangy, lemony sauce. This easy chicken piccata recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal. The dish is bursting with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite.

The dish is made with just a few simple ingredients, making it an ideal recipe for busy home cooks. The chicken cutlets are lightly dredged in flour and then seared until golden brown. They are then simmered in a sauce made ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ stick butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 3 medium lemons, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Slice chicken breasts horizontally to yield 4 pieces. Place breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thin. Place flour on a plate and dredge each breast on both sides in flour.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Put chicken into the skillet and season tops with salt and pepper. Turn when nicely browned, about 4 minutes, and season again. Cook second side until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer breasts to a plate, reserving skillet drippings.
  • Add wine and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits. Simmer to reduce and thicken sauce, about 5 minutes more. Add capers and pour sauce over chicken breasts on the plate. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    384 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 247mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 66mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 478mg